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Kid's Books About Social Justice

Books for kids that discuss social issues such as inequality, race, and more. Age ranges are approximate.

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37 items

Just because I am
Lauren Murphy Payne, M.S.W. ; illustrated by Melissa Iwai.
Format:

Ages 4-8

The emperor's new clothes
by Hans Christian Andersen ; designed & illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton.
Format:

Ages 4-8

What does peace feel like?
by V. Radunsky and children just like you from around the world.
Format:

Ages 5-8

Beatrice's goat
by Page McBrier ; illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter.
Format:

Ages 4-8

Mimi's village
by Katie Smith Milway ; illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes.
Format:

Ages 6-11

The red bicycle
written by Jude Isabella ; illustrated by Simone Shin.
Format:

Ages 8-12

We are all born free
[forewords by David Tennant and John Boyne].
Format:

Ages 5-12

We march
Shane W. Evans.
Format:

Ages 6-9

Hope's gift
Kelly Starling Lyons ; illustrated by Don Tate.
Format:

Ages 6-9